HC Deb 20 June 1960 vol 625 cc11-2W
Mr. Thornton

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if he will make a statement on the recent arrest of four persons in Hong Kong, described as Triad Society members, in connection with a gambling network in the western district of the Colony.

Mr. Iain Macleod

Following a lengthy investigation by the Hong Kong C.I.D. into a Triad organisation believed to be controlling gaming in the western area of Hong Kong Island a raid was carried out by the Hong Kong Police. Four Triad Society members are under arrest. Police on normal duty in the area had apparently not been aware of this organised gambling. The matter is under investigation.